Vince McMahon Reportedly Wants Alberto Del Rio Back

While discussing Alberto Del Rio’s contract with Impact Wrestling on today’s PWInsider Elite Audio, Mike Johnson reported that he has heard ramblings that WWE wants Del Rio back in the company. The belief is that Vince McMahon really loves the guy and wants him back.

“There has certainly been rumblings of interest from the WWE and believe this or not I have heard there is rumblings of interests in an Alberto El Patron’s return. From what I understand, Vince McMahon just loves Alberto and would love to have Alberto Del Rio back in his company. whether that happens or not, I have no idea.”

Del Rio last appeared for WWE on the August 16th episode of SmackDown Live and was defeated by John Cena. Del Rio was released from the company in September 2016 and signed to Impact Wrestling in 2017. Del Rio’s contract with Impact expires in April of this year. Those close to the situation believe that he will be re-signing with Impact Wrestling.